Almost 40% of lesbians who participated in a recent national survey admitted to not participating in routine screenings for cervical cancer, impeding the process of preventing cancer at a potentially treatable stage.  According to a study presented at the...

Hepatitis Overview - What You Need to Know: Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that results in liver cell damage and destruction. It may be caused by drugs, alcohol use, or certain medical conditions. In most cases, it is caused by a virus. This is known as...

Understanding Human Papillomavirus: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted infection spread through skin-to-skin contact. Roughly 79 million Americans have HPV, making it the most common STI in the United States. With over 100 different types of HPV,...

This Is Your Body on Alcohol: Alcohol is one of the most widely celebrated and socially accepted drugs of its time. Even after being outlawed in the 1920s during Prohibition, Americans found ways to keep booze in their lives. As alcohol has become a staple of social...

Starting mental illness conversations can be a sensitive endeavor, especially when you are the one dealing with the illness. However, it is a good idea to inform those close to you of your mental illness, as they can provide a great support network. Here are some tips...

How to Win the War Against HIV/AIDS   As demonstrated recently in Greece, when spending is cut, HIV positive populations spike. While the importance of spending to fight the war on HIV/AIDS is transparent, what isn't is how this money is actually distributed and...

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy vs. Dialectical Behavior Therapy: CBT and DBT are two forms of psychotherapy ("talk therapy").  In both, you work with a mental health professional to learn more about the challenges you experience and learn skills to help you manage those...

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender people may be more susceptible to mental health problems than heterosexual people due to a range of factors, including discrimination and inequalities.  Positively, there is a growing acceptance of the LGBT community  in...

Research suggests that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals face health disparities stemming from societal stigma, discrimination, and denial of civil and human rights. Discrimination and the stress it causes for those in the LGBT community has been...